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Joram Mutenge
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Assorted Immigrant Stories
From Komboni to Global opportunities: Joram's Story
Meet Joram Mutenge, a writer, data analyst and podcast host . Despite limited options when growing up, Joram emphasizes the importance of preparing for and seizing opportunities , leveraging free internet , and exploring global resources . Join in as he shares his story of growing up in a Zambian ghetto (komboni) to winning full scholarships to study in the UK and US. www.jorammutenge.com jorammutenge.com https://www.zm.uwc.org/. Contact : assortedimmigrantstories.com
2025-02-28
1h 04
50 Things That Define Zambia
BANK OF ZAMBIA
What do the Federal Reserve Bank in the United States, the Bank of England in the United Kingdom, the Reserve Bank of Australia in Australia, and the Bank of Zambia in Zambia have in common?
2024-12-03
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
ZAMROCK
In the early 1970s, Zambia introduced a musical genre that combined American and British rock music with traditional Zambian tunes. This new genre of music is what we now know as Zamrock.
2024-11-21
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
PRIVATIZATION
Why did Zambia decide to sell most of its government-owned companies in the 1990s, and who were the winners and losers in those transactions?
2024-11-14
13 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CHA CHA CHA
"Cha cha cha" is a weird name for a road, but once you understand the historical significance of the campaign that bears this name, you soon realize that naming a road "Cha cha cha" isn't so weird after all.
2024-11-03
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
TAZARA
The railway line that created a lasting friendship between the three countries: Zambia, Tanzania, and China.
2024-10-15
11 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
EXAMS
The national exams in Zambia determine who proceeds to the next grade and mark the separations among the three stages of education; primary, secondary, and high school.
2024-10-03
15 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
INDEPENDENCE DAY
October 24th was a just a regular day in Zambia. After 1964, that was no longer the case. Read my blog
2024-08-04
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
ZAMBIAN FLAG
I challenge you to send me a better-looking flag than the Zambian flag. Send me something about Zambia that you think deserves to have it's own episode. Visit my website
2024-07-28
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
LUSAKA
It's Zambia's largest city by population. It's where I grew up. Read my blog
2024-07-21
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
MUNKOYO
A traditional beverage that Zambians cannot live without. My daily blog
2024-07-14
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CHIKANDA
The Zambian traditional food that's plant based but tastes (almost) like meat. Read my blog here
2024-07-08
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
KUOMBOKA CEREMONY
From a traditional ceremony to a tourist attraction, learn about Zambia's most famous ceremony. www.jorammutenge.com
2024-07-03
11 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
SALAULA
The clothes that Zambians love to buy.
2024-05-23
11 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CHIBUKU SHAKE SHAKE
The beer that doesn't taste good, but is loved by many Zambians.
2024-05-18
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
KARIBA DAM
It's a tourist attraction. It's a source of Zambia's electricity. And it's on the land that was the home of the Tonga people for centuries. Write me an email 50ttz@gmail.com
2024-05-04
11 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
STATE HOUSE
State House is Zambia's White House, and it has the coolest address of any place in Zambia (or even the world). Contact me: 50ttz@gmail.com
2024-04-28
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
PHIRI AND BANDA
Every country has the most common last name. These are the top two most common last names in Zambia. Tell me what your most favorite episode is: 50ttdz@gmail.com
2024-04-27
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
YOTAM MULEYA
He died before the age of 20, yet he has a government school and a public road named after him. Very very few teenagers can boost about such accomplishments.
2024-01-01
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
DEATH OF A PRESIDENT
On June 29, 2008, President Mwanawasa left Zambia to attend the African Union Heads of State and Government summit in Egypt. When he returned to Zambia, he was in a coffin. That’s because on June 30, the eve of the summit meeting in Egypt, Mwanawasa was reported to have suffered a major stroke that left him in a critical condition. He was subsequently flown to Percy Military Hospital in Paris, France for treatment where he stayed for almost two months. Unfortunately, the president died on August 19, 2008, at a tender age of 59. The complications that were caused by the stroke were the ma...
2023-12-25
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
1997 COUP
In the early morning of October 28, 1997, just four days after Zambia celebrated its 3rd independence, something shocking happened. A man who went by the code name “Captain Solo” and his subordinate soldiers broke into a weapons storage place, roughed up some army officers, and then took over the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) studios. This was a big deal because ZNBC is Zambia’s main state owned news station.
2023-12-19
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
THE AFCON CHAMPIONSHIP
It was a remarkable moment in the history of the nation when Zambia lifted the cup for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations!
2023-12-11
10 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
DENNIS LIWEWE
The legendary football commentator who became the "Voice of Zambian Football" He popularized the phrase 'It's a goal!'
2023-11-18
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
SHOW GROUNDS
The Agricultural and Commercial Show is an annual event organized by the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia. The event takes place annually for a period of five days.
2023-01-12
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
KWACHA
Zambia switched its currency from British Pound to Kwacha, but what does 'Kwacha' means? Twitter: @jorammutenge
2022-12-23
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CAIRO ROAD
It was almost called Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Thank God that didn't happen. Twitter: @jorammutenge
2022-12-17
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
MUVI TV
Muvi TV is a Zambian television station that was founded in 2006 by Steve Nyirenda but it was officially launched in 2007. email: 50ttdz@gmail.com
2022-12-09
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
THE 2021 ELECTION
Change is what happens when people come together as one and speak with one voice. This is exactly what happened on August 12, 2021.
2022-07-12
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
THAT ZED PODCAST
An interview, an interrogation, and a conversation all rolled into one. A look at Zambia's number 1 podcast.
2022-05-15
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
LOBOLA (DOWRY)
"The best things in life are free," Kanye West told us. I'm sure you'll agree that love is one of those things, but it's not free in Zambia.
2022-01-26
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
THE POST NEWSPAPER
The truth hurts, but it must be heard. No newspaper understood this more than The Post.
2022-01-11
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
KABANANA
Every country has a TV show/soap opera that defines it. Kabanana being the first Zambian soap opera set the tone for TV shows and movies that came after it.
2022-01-01
09 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
BATA
The company that had a monopoly on school children's shoes.
2021-10-04
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CHITENGE ATTIRE
Every country has a national costume. Zambia has many variations, but they're all made from the same material. What's that?
2021-09-22
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
KENNETH DAVID KAUNDA
He’s the George Washington of Zambia. He’s the founding father and freedom fighter who led the country through independence by becoming its first president.
2021-02-02
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
FINDECO HOUSE
It doesn’t make the list of the world’s skyscrapers, but it’s the tallest building in Zambia.
2021-01-29
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
TRADE KINGS GROUP
If Jeff Bezos was in Zambia, he’d be running Trade Kings.
2021-01-26
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
CITY MARKET
A look at the market that allowed the wheels of capitalism to roll on the Zambian soil, allowing more citizens to run their own small business.
2021-01-22
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
UTH
Looking into the hospital which is Zambia’s last resort for all things medical.
2021-01-18
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
ZESCO
An exploration of Zambia’s one and only true monopoly, from its inception to the present.
2021-01-15
08 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
NSHIMA
Here, we dive into Zambia's staple food and the politics behind it.
2021-01-12
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
COPPER
The oldest metal used by man--copper drives Zambia's economy than any other mineral so much so that without it, the country's economy would be crippled.
2021-01-09
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
LANGUAGE
Language is arguably the single most important aspect of a particular culture. It's no wonder we can tell where people are from just from the way they talk.
2021-01-06
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
NATIONAL ANTHEM
What's the most sung song in Zambia? It's definitely not Justin Bieber's Baby or Abel Chungu's Extra Time. These songs come and go, but the national anthem will always be there.
2021-01-02
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM
Once upon a time, Zambia was a one-party state. Apart from the ruling party, no other political party existed. The Multi-Party System changed all that, allowing citizens to establish their own political parties and contest in the presidential elections.
2020-12-30
07 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
FREEDOM STATUE
Zambia's most recognized statue--the Freedom Statue isn't just a mere piece of art. It's modeled on a real person, who could be considered an overshadowed freedom fighter. In this episode, Joram casts the spotlight on this forgotten freedom fighter.
2020-12-28
06 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
Trailer
Zambia is one of those countries that don't make a lot of headlines in the news. As such, most people outside the country don't even know that it exists. Introducing 50 Things That Define Zambia, a podcast about Zambian things that will make this unknown country worthy of your attention.
2020-12-24
00 min
50 Things That Define Zambia
VICTORIA FALLS
The Victoria Falls is one of, if not the most important natural feature Zambia has. It's magnificence was is as intriguing to the locals as to hundred of thousands of tourists who visit it every year.
2020-12-24
08 min